Hammerhands
The Hammerhands are a Warrior-Chamber of the Hammers of Sigmar Stormhost.
Battlecry
First to the fray!
History
Realmgate Wars
The Brimstone Peninsula
Vandus Hammerhand leads the assault against the Goretide of Korghos Khul, securing and opening the Igneous Gate and defeating Khul at the Red Pyramid. A Stormkeep, Fort Ignis is later raised at this location and the Hammerhands are often considered figureheads of the new age of hope with a stretch of caostline - the Hammerhand Coast being named for themin the same area. [2]
The Heldenhammer Crusdae
Along with eleven other Stormhosts, the Hammerhands battle through the Hanging Valleys of Anvrok, seeking the legendary Ghal Maraz for their lord Sigmar. Although many are slain in the brutal campaign, Vandus is able to fight his way to and personally claim the ancient hammer. [2]
The War of Lost Time
Seeking to stop the Watcher King from freeing the imprisoned Lord of Change Kianthanus, Vandus leads his Chamber to the Anachron Plateau in the Realm of Chamon. There they have to endure the strange gravity of Mount Kronus and the time warping effects of the Well of Time. As they are about to reach the Watcher King, Archaon himself arrives who cuts Vandus in half and overseers the slaughter of his warriors. [2]
The Firestorm Crusade
With Vandus still missing, they are led by Ionus Cryptborn and in Asphyixia, the Hammerhands along with eight other Stormhosts attack their old enemies, the Goretide and their Nurgle worshipiing allies. The battle rages around a henge of red crystal and it is only when Ionus lures Skarbrand into the circle, turning his rage into a wave of destruction that the forces of Nurgle are banished. Yet at that moment of triumph, the Hammerhands are again wiped out, with Ionus falling to Valkia the Bloody herself.[2]
The Brimfire Gate
The Hammerhands join the assault on a ring of massive fortresses guarding the Brimfire Gate in the Realm of Aqshy, aided by Fyreslayers. In the middle of the battle, a reforged Vandus re-joins them and takes command leading his warriors into a breach blasted out by Ignax. Many are within the fortess slain until Vandus confronts Skarbrand and slays him, enabling the Stormcast to close the Realmgate. [2]
Arcanum Optimar
Tempest of Souls
Following the Necroquake, the Hammerhands go to war in the Realm of Shyish. [2]
Organisation
Chamber Command
- Lord-Celestant Vandus Hammerhand[1]
- Lord-Relictor Ionus Cryptborn[1]
- Lord-Castellant Andricus Stoneheart[1]
- Knight-Azyros Liminus Stormsight[1]
- Knight-Heraldor Laudus Skythunder[1]
- Knight-Venator Yracus Cloudstrike[1]
- Knight-Vexillor Vorticus Galespear[1]
Angelos Conclave
- Prosecutor-Prime Anactos Skyhelm and retinue. [2]
- Prosecutor-Prime Zephyrine Sunblade and retinue. [2]
- Prosecutor-Prime Petrus Windsoul and retinue. [2]
Paladin Conclave
- Retributor-Prime Draxus Greatmaul and retinue. [2]
- Retributor-Prime Hadius Cometfall and retinue. [2]
- Protector-Prime Berrus Brightglaive and retinue. [2]
- Protector-Prime Castax the Shielder and retinue. [2]
- Decimator-Prime Galbia Glimmeraxe and retinue. [2]
- Decimator-Prime Nictos Foecleave and retinue. [2]
Redeemer Conclave
- Liberator-Prime Aurela Surestep and retinue. [2]
- Liberator-Prime Verax Greatwall and retinue. [2]
- Liberator-Prime Thracius Earthshaker and retinue. [2]
- Liberator-Prime Domitus Keensword and retinue. [2]
- Liberator-Prime Titus Stonefist and retinue. [2]
- Liberator-Prime Lucia Anvilborn and retinue. [2]
- Liberator-Prime Sevia Redplume and retinue. [2]
- Liberator-Prime Gordos Storm-son and retinue. [2]
- Liberator-Prime Probus Hammerspark and retinue. [2]
Justicar Conclave
- Judicator-Prime Valia Fargaze and retinue. [2]
- Judicator-Prime Cormus the Sharp-Eyed and retinue. [2]
- Judicator-Prime Nemnos Truebolt and retinue. [2]
See also
Sources
- 1: The Realmgate Wars: Quest for Ghal Maraz
- 2: White Dwarf Vol.3 No.30, February 2019, The Tome Celestial: The Hammerhands, pg. 98-111
